[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki's chief lauds Renault for its KWID, outlines the NEW Alto design strategy due 2018.

We have to congratulate them but we are not happy, so we have to have some counter measure. We are deciding what kind of product is needed in that segment

The design for the new Alto is yet to be frozen for India but clearly a consideration of crossover body style is being looked at

All competitors are eyeing the SUV-ish styling right from the entry level segment.



http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes...-cars/51850297

[hybridpetrol]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Maruti Suzuki's chief lauds Renault for its KWID, outlines the NEW Alto design strategy due 2018.

All competitors are eyeing the SUV-ish styling right from the entry level segment.

It is good to see the market leader congratulating other players for their new thoughts and trying to adopt the same in their line.
On an other note, everybody from 3 lakh to 30 lakh budget in the mass market seem to want the higher ground clearance and superior driving position. These seem to be very "India-specific" attributes! How?
a) Higher Ground Clearance: You can escape various sizes of potholes, and unscientific speed breakers.
b) High driving position: You can see what is ahead of the auto in front and predict his move to some extent!
c) Visible Bonnet: You can get as close as you can to the vehicle in front (to discourage the biker from entering in between, and to gain some precious meters in traffic)
d) Plastics all around: The metal will be saved from minor dents and scratches to some extent.

The real SUV features such as a big engine, AWD are not at all necessary here, as all these micro, mini, sub-compact, compact SUV owners will never go offroad over the lifetime of their vehicles.

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by hybridpetrol

These seem to be very "India-specific" attributes!
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Not really. IMO, the trend is now international, the only difference is that it could be relative in terms of the offerings here.

Take the case of Suzuki's Ignis- a global offering with all the attributes you specified and also in a 4x4 variant.

[sibot]

Am I the only one who absolutely loves the design? It looks very retro and the car seems practical as ever, especially with it's size and fuel efficiency. It'd make a great city car imho. Safety will be a concern with such a light weight body.

[DieselFan]

I am not so sure about the high speed stability of tall boys getting created by these Auto makers. With smaller, narrower and taller cars you are creating a perfect recipe for toppling accidents. I remember lot of ecosports toppling during initial months of introduction.

[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki had patented a ca that appears to be the JDM-spec Suzuki Alto Lapin, way back earlier this year. Now after seeing the success of KWID the next gen Alto will have a mini SUV stance!

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The Maruti Suzuki Alto 2017 is expected to get an all-new platform that will make the car lighter, more fuel-efficient and faster than the current-gen model. Though several reports claim that the new-gen Alto could feature a 658cc engine that do duty in the Suzuki Alto Lapin/Kei that’s on sale in Japan, we expect the India-bound model to retain the existing 0.8-litre mill. Having said that, the company might tune this engine to extract more power. Transmission options on offer could be a 5-speed manual and an automated manual transmission (AMT).

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[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki gears up for Alto revamp to counter Kwid - 2019 launch.

The project is internally called Y1K. The new car is likely to be launched by the festive season of 2019 and it will be the most expressive Alto one has seen till date and may even sport a crossover design. This car like the Vitara Brezza will be designed out of India.

The Alto will be developed on a fresh platform to meet new regulations. The hardware and technology will come from Suzuki, the putting together of hardware — that is design, engineering and validation will be all done by the Indian team with local inputs

Other cars in the making are the New WagonR (code named YCA) and the Celerio small car (code named YNC) are part of Maruti Suzuki's product plan.

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[MunnabhaiMBBS]

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch the most "Expressive" Alto by the festive season of 2019. Suzuki has given Maruti Suzuki a go ahead to develop the all new Alto on the Indian shore. It will be based on a completely fresh platform to meet new regulations.

This move comes as a result of Alto's 8% market share drop due to Renault's Kwid. The project, internally known as "Y1K" aims to primarily cater the local market. It may also sport a crossover design and a mild hybrid petrol engine.

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[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki plans new small car within 3 years, may launch new-generation Alto.

Maruti Suzuki will invest an added Rs 2,000 crore at its state-of-the-art research and development centre in Rohtak, Haryana, over the next three years to boost its R&D capability. This would take the company's total investment at Rohtak to Rs 3,800 crore.

Called Y1K is the project for which development work has already started. Product likely to be launched in festive season of 2019.

are working on a pipeline of products across segments, and are looking at a small car at the entry-level which will come in the next 2-3 years

Alto will be developed on a fresh platform to meet the new regulations.

Entry-level diesel cars will witness a huge impact from BS6 implementation by 2020. Making BS6 compliant vehicle involves an additional cost of Rs 1 lakh over the cars running on the existing emission norms. The price difference between the diesel and their petrol counterparts would be over Rs 2 lakh, thereby reducing the value-for-money quotient.

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[chncar]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Maruti Suzuki's chief lauds Renault for its KWID, outlines the NEW Alto design strategy due 2018.

Kwid: Sells in large numbers, is pathetically unsafe, has a compromised structure on the India model whereas the model sold overseas has better safety.

Not surprising that Maruti is a fan!

[volkman10]

Suzuki gears up for the Gen next Alto - 2017! Modifies the existing platform.
To get the Mild Hybrid set-up.



Interior wheelbase from 2,400 mm to 2460 mm and 60 mm wide and the interior space expands to 750 mm and 670 mm in length .

Development of light weight and high rigidity platform and used light-weight impact absorbing body TECT, decorated with lighter lower-priced model VP-grade ratio [710 kg to 620 kg"90 kg, achieved amazing 37.0 km/liter (CVT, FF layout) is the introduction of the new technology.

The unconventional finish had a retro feel is a contemporary image of the first Alto exterior design.

Minor scheduled HA36 system adopts the rigidity and weight reduction 12/2014 platform and remodeled "Alto" in 2017

Automatic brake assist, dual brake support is employed on the limited express spacia can also accommodate pedestrians (except for set 5-door F grade 5 MT) equipped with CVT model and 5 AGS

Power-train speculated

0.66 liter inline 3 cylinder DOHC (r-06A type) engine CVT is set in the top grade. 5 AGS in the commercial for Alto (not only automatic 2 pedals can drive AT license) and 5-speed MT transmission line. Drivetrain is FF or 4WD line-up.


JC08 mode fuel economy fuel consumption wonders say 37.0 km/l with CVT (FF-driven) model, equipped with a motor (used for energy, operate the alternator works) in the current model.

To further improve fuel economy if you're into S (ISG motor with mild hybrid system) powertrain upgrades may be necessary.

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[rohitoasis]

Came across this video. I would not comment on the production quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR_cop7icqE

What is sad is they get such a feature rich car and we dont! Are we stingier compared to that market not to deserve such cars?

[volkman10]

Maruti’s Kwid rival set for 2018 Auto Expo debut.

This new hatchback will be an all-new model and will not be a direct replacement for the Alto.

All-new cross-hatchback with SUV cues in the works; will be an additional model in the line-up.


Suzuki Crosshiker concept shown in image,



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[RavenAvi]

According to a report by Financial Express, the all-new Maruti-Suzuki Alto which is scheduled to be introduced in 2018, would be based on Maruti's next generation platform which would make it light without compromising on the structural rigidity and the safety aspects.

It is also expected to gain a number of new features, including a touchscreen-based Head Unit, to take on the competition head on.

It may also come with a diesel heart under it's hood, which is speculated to be an upgraded version of the Celerio's 2-cylinder diesel powerplant.

The new Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, which will be introduced in 2018 itself after the concept showcase, will have a host of features to compete with its main rival, the Renault Kwid which not only has a more appealing design, but a good set of features including the MediaNav infotainment system.
The new emission norms are going to be implemented by 2020 and the Indian carmaker could use this window in order to introduce the first diesel engine powered Alto. This unit is expected to be the same as the one witnessed in the Celerio diesel.
In addition, the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 could very well be the first entry-level model to be offered with ABS and dual front airbags if launched before October 2018.

[RSR]

If it's coming in 2018, then it's likely to be the Indianised version of either the current JDM Alto or Alto Lapin.

I'd prefer the current JDM Alto - it has a fair bit of resemblance to the Volkswagen UP! especially from the side, and it looks taller than the Alto800/Alto k10. Therefore, the rear seat should presumably be more spacious than the current car's very cramped one.

The main sore point with the current JDM Alto are those ugly tail lamps that look like they were lifted straight off a mini-truck. The tail lamps definitely need a re-design before the car is launched here.

It would be better for Maruti Suzuki to stick to petrol (& CNG/LPG) for the next generation Alto. They should limit the use of that 2-pot diesel lump (which sounds very similar to the Maxximo's unit) to the Super Carry & other small CVs.